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Freeway Expansion a Misguided Approach to Improving Air Quality

Sep 7, 2012 | Related Analysis, Uncategorized

How will expanding the I-710 freeway impact the health of nearby residents? In an Op-Ed published in EGP News, Dr. Felix L. Nuñez, MD, MPH, expresses his concern that freeway expansion will induce traffic and lead to negative health outcome in Bell Gardens, where he serves as the Chief Medical Officer of a community health center.

Stop Toxic Emissions from Locomotives and Railyards

Sep 18, 2009 | Action Alert, Environmental Health, Latest News

Diesel emissions are known toxic air contaminants and emissions from locomotives and rail yard equipment have not been effectively regulated. Breathing in diesel exhaust contributes to cancer, asthma, heart disease, premature birth, increased school absence, and other health problems. Act now to protect public health!

PSR-LA Working With the Coalition for Environmental Health and Justice

May 1, 2009 | Environmental Health, Latest News, Quarterly Newsletter

The Coalition for Environmental Health and Justice (CEHAJ) has been engaged in the community stakeholder proceedings of the I-710 Long Beach Freeway Corridor (local and state officials propose to expand the freeway) since 2001.

Members Advocating For The Ports Investment Bill

Sep 29, 2008 | Environmental Health, Quarterly Newsletter

PSR-LA and our partners are currently working to enact Senate Bill 974 (Lowenthal), which would raise approximately $400 million a year through port cargo container fees, with revenues evenly split between air quality improvements and congestion relief projects. In...

Port-Related Pollution Sickens the Southland

Apr 1, 2008 | Environmental Health, Quarterly Newsletter

The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are the single largest source of air pollution in Southern California. They are responsible for more deadly diesel soot and smog each day than all of the 6 million cars in the region. These air-borne toxins have significantly...
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Copyright 2020 | PSR-LA is a chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility, the US affiliate of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. PSR is also a Partner Organization of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, recipient of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize.